Julia's Child

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Orange and Ginger

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:35:00 -0400

Caution: this soup is so sweet and comforting, it might replace your significant other. Roasted...

"Wit is the salt of the conversation, not food."

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:21:24 -0400

“Wit is the salt of the conversation, not food.” - William Hazlitt

Earth Hour Snacks: Phyllo Wrapped Brie with Niagra Peach...

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:10:00 -0400

Earth Hour Snacks: Phyllo Wrapped Brie with Niagra Peach Preserves; Goat Cheese Balls rolled in Dill/Paprika

Cellulite-Free Butter Chicken

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:28:00 -0400

Butter Chicken is surely an Indian restaurant-favourite! However, I can’t justify ordering...

Gwyneth's Grandad's Favourite Peanut Butter Cookies

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:50:00 -0400

These chewy cookies are best consumed with a tall glass of milk. Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe...

‘JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI’ is an engaging documentary by David Gelb,...

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:57:00 -0400

‘JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI’ is an engaging documentary by David Gelb, about an 85-year-old (now 86) sushi master Juri Ono.

Juri, Tokyo’s most famous sushi chef, owns and operates the world’s smallest three-star Michelin restaurant in the basement of a Tokyo office building. The infamous Michelin guide felt three stars was the only adequate rating they could give the intimate establishment that doesn’t even have a washroom on the premises. Imagine that!

This is quite a feat considering that his restaurant seats just 10 at an ordinary bar and serves nothing but sushi. Nothing more, nothing less, just the tastiest, most divine morsels of fish on rice the world has to offer. Each masterpiece is presented one at a time to customers, some who have waited up to a year just for a reservation.

Each piece of sushi must be eaten the moment it lands in front of you. A typical meal, at a starting price of $375 CA, consists of exactly 20 pieces, and can be over in less than half an hour (fifteen minutes for the hungry). This makes his basement joint one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. But those who have dined on his exquisite oceanic trademark and moist warm grain say, the experience is not only worth it, but is worth returning for.

Although Jiro is regarded as a shokunin, a master of his talent; he still feels there is a higher level of perfection to reach, and so he treads tirelessly, day after day, night after night, carefully, meticulously producing his world-renowned dishes.

Apart from his two sons, he employs only three other men and trains them flawlessly. Although Ono’s survived a recent heart attack, he is reluctant to have his oldest son take over the business. The youngest son was left to open his own place, and in respect he had his interior designed as a mirror reflection of his fathers.

While avoiding the inevitable, Jiro still dreams of sushi, and the smiles on the thousands of customers who leave his sushi bar overjoyed.

For sushi lovers, and “foodies” alike, this is an interesting and educational flick worth checking out!

‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ is playing at the Bell Lightbox Theatre until March 29th, 2012 @ 2:00, 5:00, 7:15 and 9:15.

Crispy Kale Chips: Healthy Alternative to Potato Chips

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:21:37 -0400

Kale is probably one of the most nutrient dense foods on planet earth - definitely something we all...

Salute Spring - Fresh Asparagus Soup

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:27:00 -0400

Spring is finally here (no, not summer) and it’s here to stay, at least for a couple months. The...

Sweet Home Alabanana

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:23:00 -0400

Guilt-free banana bread with oat bran, pecans and chocolate chips. Yield: 2 small loaves Recipe...

Baby Cheesecakes

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:20:00 -0400

I’m proud to say (after several mishaps), that I have mastered the perfect cheesecake...

DIY Creamsicle Bath Soak Shower Favours

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:32:00 -0400

I made these for my ‘to be’ sister-in-law’s ‘Candy Themed’ Bridal...

Moroccan and Rollin' Quinoa Salad

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:52:00 -0400

Colourful quinoa salad with chickpeas, veggies, lemon and fresh mint. The spices are...

Fruit Kebabs & Yogurt Dip for Courtney’s Bridal Shower

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:42:00 -0400

Fruit Kebabs & Yogurt Dip for Courtney’s Bridal Shower

Caramelized Onion & Cheddar Cheese Tarts

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:32:00 -0400

Pan Chancho’s can barely keep up with the demand for these savoury tarts. Caramelized Onion...

Favourite Granola

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:06:00 -0500

I enjoy classic granola as much as the next person, but after making this version with a kick of...

German Black Forest Cake

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:28:00 -0500

I thought I knew Black Forest cake. Then I tasted the real thing in the heart of Germany’s...

Pan Chancho's Famous Raisin Bran Muffins

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:22:00 -0500

Recently, I was lead to the most magical bakery, located in downtown Kingston: Pan Chancho’s....

Egg in a Hole

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:47:00 -0500

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that hit the spot. My Nana used to make these for us when...

"Non-cooks think it’s silly to invest two hours’ work in two minutes’ enjoyment;..."

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:20:56 -0500

“Non-cooks think it’s silly to invest two hours’ work in two minutes’...

Ashton Turns Twenty-Four!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:12:00 -0500

The delicate bergamot citrus flavor of Earl Grey tea will intensify with every bite here. If you...